President Trump’s grand strategy for the Middle East is centered around a powerful combination of maximum pressure on Iran and strengthening alliances with moderate Arab states. In this video, we break down Trump’s recent speech in Saudi Arabia, where he emphasized the need to cut off funding for terrorist networks while fostering economic ties with nations willing to engage positively with the West. From the Abraham Accords to the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, we explore how Trump’s approach seeks to counterbalance the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the region and isolate rogue actors like Qatar and Iran.

Trump’s strategy also involves recalibrating US relations with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Syria. Could his plan to lift sanctions on Syria’s new leader, Mohammed Al-Shara, be a masterstroke in pulling Syria away from the Iranian-Russian axis? And how does Trump intend to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear ambitions while keeping the Chinese at bay? Watch now to get the full analysis.